Teacher of Economics (Fixed Term Contract)

Role Introduction

We are looking to appoint an Economics graduate to the position of Economics Teacher at Eton College. Interested candidates will hold a degree in Economics or a related field (perhaps jointly in other fields such as History, Politics or Philosophy). This is a fixed term contract for one year, commencing in September 2023. 

The depth of experience and expertise within our Economics department means that we are equally as comfortable in developing and supporting recent graduates or new entrants to the profession as we are in welcoming more experienced teaching colleagues to the team. Therefore a teaching qualification is not required. The position requires the teaching of A Level Economics lessons (Pearson Edexcel) along with co-curricular and boarding duties.

The role offers the experience of teaching in a high performing independent boarding school within a dynamic and well resourced department. A suitable candidate will receive support and training and experience of working in a full boarding school. We offer a competitive salary, free accommodation within Eton, and a generous pension scheme amongst other benefits. 

Main Duties

ACADEMIC

• Teach across the age and ability range, with the ability to adapt teaching to accommodate the most able, and those who find the subject challenging;
• Ensure the best possible academic outcomes, by planning, preparing and delivering well-structured and creative lessons which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;
• Assess, mark, record and report on the development and progress of pupils in line with the school’s assessment and reporting processes, ensuring challenging goals are set and achieved;
• Provide timely, detailed and supportive feedback to pupils;
• Ensure subject knowledge and skills as a teacher are up-to-date;
• Cover lessons when required;
• Contribute more widely to the department through, for example, enrichment activities, administering internal examinations, interventions to support individuals or groups of pupils or partnership activities;
• Seek to develop your own professional practice and development in conjunction with your Head of Department;
• Attend parents’ meetings as required;
• Carry out administrative and other functions related to the smooth running of the department;

CO-CURRICULAR

• Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school as agreed with your Head of Department;
• Accompany students on visits away from the School, subject to risk assessment;
• Actively contribute to the staff duty rota, such as supervising meal times and exam invigilating;
• Contribute to the wider school social programme, including workshops, seminars, chapel services, competitions, trips, open days, and so on;

PASTORAL 

• Be committed to the safeguarding of all young people;
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
• Tutor up to twelve pupils, (typically in groups of six) taking an interest in their academic progress and well-being;
• Assist on a regular basis in a boarding house, supporting the House Master and getting to know all the students.

Benefits

Our staff are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer an

excellent remuneration and benefits package which includes free accommodation, a generous Pension Scheme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities which are currently being extensively upgraded and discount at local retailers and businesses.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly.